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Q&A hidden on XDA app?

I use the XDA app on my Incredible way more than I actually come online these days, which recently imposed a problem for me.
I never knew this Incredible Q&A sub-forum existed. I ended up getting flamed in the Incredible General sub-forum for posting all of my questions in there. When I click HTC Droid Incredible in the Forums (XDA app) all that comes up is General, Development, Accessories, and Themes and Apps.
Is this Q&A sub-forum new?
What is actually supposed to be posted in the General topics forum? Looks like all random questions to me, that's why I've always posted mine there.
Sorry, I know this isn't actually about the Incredible itself and please don't flame if this doesn't belong in this sub-forum. I'm just trying to keep the peace with the rest of the contributors in here. Thanks

The Q&A sub-forum is a new feature as of the last 24-hours as I did not see it yesterday when checking or any time before that. Some people flame because they see the same questions being asked a lot. That is not a valid reason to flame someone, but if you are running into an issue or have a question about something, it's likely someone else has as well =p.
A stick quote from a mod at the top of this thread, describing the difference between it and "General" would be helpful, but I am going to guess that the Q&A is for exactly that and General would almost be where you go when you have something to say about the phone that doesn't fit any place else (i.e., if Verizon announced a release date for an OTA, that should probably go under "General"). I hope I was able to help.
P.S. - Also if you feel you are being unfairly flamed in any way, don't be hesitate to flag the flamer's post so the mods can take a look at it. Not something to be abused, however if mods notice a pattern of a specific user making a lot of heated comments, they are more likely to be temp-banned sooner than if not flagged.

The most popular roms for T989?

I just rooted my new T989. Now for a good custom rom or two. I'm not asking what is the best custom rom out but rather:
1. What are some of the most popular custom roms out and why are they popular.
2. What are some good ones that are faster (yet stable) than stock, which ones have better camera quality (I think the vibrant camera is better without flash), and which are overclockable but stable?
Thanks!
Edit: Sorry I'm a super noob. I tried searching yet I don't know how to find the info I'm looking for. I accidentally posted this in the wrong section. Would the correct section be the Q and A?
Remember this is not a flame thread. I'm not asking what is the best rom. But rather what are some of the most popular (popular doesn't mean best) ones that people talk about the most. A good 3-5 would suffice.

Should of read the dev section or use the search. Be prepared for the flaming to begin unil this thread is closed.
P.S. JUGGERNAUT 5.0
Sent from MY Juggernaut!!!

Is this a joke? You posted this in the DEVELOPMENT SECTION. Instead of creating a new thread, how about reading through other threads that were in the same section you posted this in?
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This is why I hate this section. One person needs to flame or at least guide in the right direction. Instead everyone that owns this device has to flame. That's what mods are for. Go flash something!!!!!
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Why exactly did you post this thread in the DEV section and NOT either Q&A or GENERAL?
PS You could have the used the search bar instead of creating a useless thread

h1a8 said:
I just rooted my new T989. Now for a good custom rom or two. I'm not asking what is the best custom rom...
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Edit: Sorry I'm a super noob. I tried searching yet I don't know how to find the info I'm looking for. I accidentally posted this in the wrong section. Would the correct section be the Q and A?
Remember this is not a flame thread. I'm not asking what is the best rom. But rather what are some of the most popular (popular doesn't mean best) ones that people talk about the most. A good 3-5 would suffice.

h1a8 said:
Edit: Sorry I'm a super noob. I tried searching yet I don't know how to find the info I'm looking for. I accidentally posted this in the wrong section. Would the correct section be the Q and A?
Remember this is not a flame thread. I'm not asking what is the best rom. But rather what are some of the most popular (popular doesn't mean best) ones that people talk about the most. A good 3-5 would suffice.
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You'll learn people are not very nice. I posted in the wrong thread yesterday like a moreon. It happens the best of us. Mod will fix it.
I consider http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455292 to be the best most stable full functioning rom. But read the threads flash around and find your own favorite
That link is for blu ray

Juggernaut 5.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322642

Darkside Digital Warfare
Malice
Beastmod 5.0
Malice and Beastmod are over on the rootzwiki site.

grawkiller73 said:
Is this a joke? You posted this in the DEVELOPMENT SECTION. Instead of creating a new thread, how about reading through other threads that were in the same section you posted this in?
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k786 said:
Why exactly did you post this thread in the DEV section and NOT either Q&A or GENERAL?
PS You could have the used the search bar instead of creating a useless thread
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Seriously people...the guys is new to using the amazing forums here! Some of you joined 2 months ago and you never once posted a useless thread or asked an already answered question? Give him a break, he admitted his fault so instead of criticizing and shaming why not help and just point in the right direction?
I have been slammed by you guys before and the only reason I put up with the"I am better than you attitudes"is because the majority of users aren't always looking to find fault or ridicule others who are seeking knowledge from experienced users.
So let's try to be a little nicer to noobs looking for guidance especially when they admit their mistake in the op!

Tatt2edone said:
Seriously people...the guys is new to using the amazing forums here! Some of you joined 2 months ago and you never once posted a useless thread or asked an already answered question? Give him a break, he admitted his fault so instead of criticizing and shaming why not help and just point in the right direction?
I have been slammed by you guys before and the only reason I put up with the"I am better than you attitudes"is because the majority of users aren't always looking to find fault or ridicule others who are seeking knowledge from experienced users.
So let's try to be a little nicer to noobs looking for guidance especially when they admit their mistake in the op!
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I am not saying bash the OP but you shouldn't be telling anyone how to act since you apparently didn't read the whole thread. The 2 posts you quoted were made before the OP admitted his mistake. They are the reason why he admitted his mistake. If you look at the OP you will see that it was edited 20 minutes or so after it was originally posted, after his mistake was brought to his attention. I am not saying it was brought to his attention in a very helpful manner.

If you want to see the most popular, you can sort by views on the Development forum. But the MOST popular is Juggernaut 5.0.

Remember learn to survive n this forum, theres lot of people who think they r better than others, dont have a life and the only entertaiment is to flame people post! For those flamers.....I know you have a pathetic life because of that... GET A LIfE!

In before the lock.
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Thread closed
Yes, in before the lock I moved the thread. I have to say it's encouraging to see so many trying to help instead of just flaming. However, best ROM or similar threads never last, nevermind those posted in Development. To the OP, learn to use search, read, study, and try things on for size.

[Q] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Sprint SIII

When or where can I get the CyanogenMod 10.1 for the Sprint SIII

Go to get.cm
You might want to search before asking next time. A five seconds Google search does wonders.
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Oh my
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here you can get the latest builds: http://get.cm/?device=d2spr, there is a thread for 10.1 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030660
Although it is not ready for daily use.

dumbest question in the history of western civilization

Questions go in Q&A
Thanks
XDA Moderator

Ztrewa said:
Go to get.cm
You might want to search before asking next time. A five seconds Google search does wonders.
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@Ztrewa I did Google first, Google didn't find it. I found the CyanogenMod link from another website. Even the XDA search here didn't find the thread.
@daniel4653, What was the reason for your message? Useless
@livito, A very big thanks and as I said at the top, I did find it off another website after an hour of searching
@supersaeed your comment just as useless and unwarranted instead of helpful
@kennyglass123 Moderator, look at the top of the post. This is posted in the correct place. Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III> Sprint Galaxy S III Q&A > [Q] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Sprint SIII
Truly, I thought I was on a supportive site for moding my phone but, only one out of 5 posts was supportive and the other's just worthless hate, and aggitation. And as a moderator to post a problem with a post when there wasn't one?
I may be a junior member here but, I have probably been using computers and electronics before most you were out of diapers. Modding phone's is still new to me as I haven't had the urge to brick my only personal means of communication I need while I am on the road and don't consider $ as something I just throw out the window (even though I have 2 SIII's I only paid $99 for). I research before I jump and if I'm not sure, I ask a question and expect a courteous answer, not gruff from rude, impolite, inconsiderate, discourteous, bad-mannered, people.

if instead of clicking GS3 general or whatever u did had u clicked on GS3 development you would've seen it right there at the top
the moderator obviously moved your thread to Q&A
my post was useful..now maybe you'll try a little urself before asking super obvious questions
also, nobody cares how old you are

Razorwindmo46 said:
@Ztrewa I did Google first, Google didn't find it. I found the CyanogenMod link from another website. Even the XDA search here didn't find the thread.
@daniel4653, What was the reason for your message? Useless
@livito, A very big thanks and as I said at the top, I did find it off another website after an hour of searching
@supersaeed your comment just as useless and unwarranted instead of helpful
@kennyglass123 Moderator, look at the top of the post. This is posted in the correct place. Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III> Sprint Galaxy S III Q&A > [Q] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Sprint SIII
Truly, I thought I was on a supportive site for moding my phone but, only one out of 5 posts was supportive and the other's just worthless hate, and aggitation. And as a moderator to post a problem with a post when there wasn't one?
I may be a junior member here but, I have probably been using computers and electronics before most you were out of diapers. Modding phone's is still new to me as I haven't had the urge to brick my only personal means of communication I need while I am on the road and don't consider $ as something I just throw out the window (even though I have 2 SIII's I only paid $99 for). I research before I jump and if I'm not sure, I ask a question and expect a courteous answer, not gruff from rude, impolite, inconsiderate, discourteous, bad-mannered, people.
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My post wasn't useless you didn't search at all that's why I was expressing myself by saying oh my. And that means you didn't read the rules if you posted in wrong section and you should search before you post.
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What on earth is going on with the Relay 4G?

Okay, the time has come where I must ask.
The Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G came out in September of 2012. Since then it has quickly become the most requested phone of all time in the new forum request thread, gained an 80+ page thread in the G2 forum filled with information on how to unlock and hack the phone, and through the hard work of members trying to co-ordinate their efforts without an official way to communicate, gained an unlock method, a hacked recovery, and a functional CM9 ROM. Despite this, it still has no forum of its own. In fact, the threads that been instrumental in the work that's happened so far have recently been locked, making further developments much more difficult.
So I ask you, what on earth is the holdup?
I came to the Relay 4G from the Sidekick 4G. That was a phone that had great hardware, but due to a lack of support from Samsung, and a lack of development here, never got past the Froyo ROM it launched with. Now we've got a phone that looks like a worthwhile replacement for it, and people working on it, but they can't share their work here or connect with other people who could help. It feels like I'm being let down for the second time. First by Samsung, now by XDA. I'm afraid of this continues, development for it is going to trail off sharply as well once the phone loses it's newness. And I'd hate to be stuck with another phone with terrible software support. After all, I'm not the sort of person who can afford to casually buy a new smartphone every few months. And given how popular that thread was, I think we can safely say there are a lot more people who are eager to see this phone succeed.
I hope someone who knows what's going on can comment on this. I've worked on the board of a non-profit, so I know all too well what happens when a small number of people in control don't communicate with the larger membership. You've got a large group of people who are feeling let down, or outright angry right now. They're in the dark and upset and distrustful. And in the absence of reliable information, people are very good at spotting patterns, be they real or imagined, and turning them into very strongly held opinions. Speculation runs rampant. Then it doesn't take much to go from "Something happened" to "There's a conspiracy." And it can take years to get past the perception that something malicious went on. I urge you guys to communicate now and nip this one in the bud, before it blossoms into an ugly mess.

Any development which has been done for the Relay 4G can be posted in the Miscellaneous Android Development forum.
As you can notice just from looking down the first pages of that forum, those devices which don't have their own specific forum can have development projects posted there instead.
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We get that there is a misc development forum. There are already development threads there for the Relay. Our issue is that we had a discussion thread in the G2 forum for so long, with well over 800 posts, as well as threads in various other QWERTY phone forums. Nobody seemed to object to its existance there, and then out of nowhere we get a simple "off topic to this phone" reply and thread closure. Said thread deserved the decency of being moved to an appropriate forum, and now we have no idea where to discuss our device.
We are essentially lost with no explanation. The moderator I messaged gave me nothing more than a "we could have moved it, but nobody would know where. Do you expect me to pm every user?" I was then told that it is standard procedure to just shut a thread down. But one that big, where for so long nobody seemed to mind?
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pudgybunnyBry said:
We get that there is a misc development forum. There are already development threads there for the Relay. Our issue is that we had a discussion thread in the G2 forum for so long, with well over 800 posts, as well as threads in various other QWERTY phone forums. Nobody seemed to object to its existance there, and then out of nowhere we get a simple "off topic to this phone" reply and thread closure. Said thread deserved the decency of being moved to an appropriate forum, and now we have no idea where to discuss our device.
We are essentially lost with no explanation. The moderator I messaged gave me nothing more than a "we could have moved it, but nobody would know where. Do you expect me to pm every user?" I was then told that it is standard procedure to just shut a thread down. But one that big, where for so long nobody seemed to mind?
You. Will. Obey. XDA Premium - Samsung SGH-T699
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Can you pm me a link to that thread please. I'll find a home for it somewhere.
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....

Thank you so much, it really is appreciated!

Where is this thread? I can't find it

Need help finding a case that...

As pictured I have broken my sceeen.
Luckily the crack is in the bezel.
My question is does anyone have suggestions on a case that would cover the crack so that I can live with the phone. If the crack were worse I would spend the $200 to get it fixed but I have an upgrade in 4 months and will probably get the Note 3 later this year. So I am looking to cover the crack with a good case so that I don't have to look at it.
Thinking about the Defender because of the belt clip (could be useful for work) but it doesn't cover the bezel as much as I would like. I am reaching out for any suggestions before I jump on buying it. Any help is appreciated.

Try the accessories thread, you'll get more responses
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I own a Denfender, and you're right, it doesn't cover the bezel very well. But for your purposes, I think it would be fine. Especially if you're only holding on to it for another 4 months or so.
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LittleRedDot said:
Try the accessories thread, you'll get more responses
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Thanks. But considering this is a question, it belongs in Q&A. If I were posting an accessory for other people to see it would go under accessories. See I'm one of the smart people on XDA that follows the rules.

Just leave it, ocd
Ya sucks...my s3 shattered the whole screen,, I used it all the way till I got my note 2.

This is what I had to endure. ..

Found a pretty nice "fake" Griffin Survivor case that covers most the bezel. And it comes in lime green. Think I found a winner.

NightHawkUndead said:
Found a pretty nice "fake" Griffin Survivor case that covers most the bezel. And it comes in lime green. Think I found a winner.
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That almost looks like the one I have on mine. It's called beyond cell. Got it from the CES show! Works for me!!!
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NightHawkUndead said:
Thanks. But considering this is a question, it belongs in Q&A. If I were posting an accessory for other people to see it would go under accessories. See I'm one of the smart people on XDA that follows the rules.
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Whatever, you see the exact same questions all over the accessories thread, and there's no reason to be a smart ass about it.
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Looks like an accessory thread now.
Mods please move...g

Questions go in Q&A. Just because the question was answered doesn't mean it belongs in a different section. When a normal question in Q&A gets answered it doesn't get moved to General. Use common sense. Read the rules. Not being smart ***, it's the truth. That's how forums work. Feel free to report, I encourage it. I report threads daily for being in the wrong place. It won't hurt my feelings, but it's in the correct place.
Also considering the thread WAS on track with people who actually like helping other people, there is no need to keep this going and if anyone else with something useful to share has anything to say they can have the opportunity to do so.

NightHawkUndead said:
Questions go in Q&A. Just because the question was answered doesn't mean it belongs in a different section. When a normal question in Q&A gets answered it doesn't get moved to General. Use common sense. Read the rules. Not being smart ***, it's the truth. That's how forums work. Feel free to report, I encourage it. I report threads daily for being in the wrong place. It won't hurt my feelings, but it's in the correct place.
Also considering the thread WAS on track with people who actually like helping other people, there is no need to keep this going and if anyone else with something useful to share has anything to say they can have the opportunity to do so.
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If the mods move it so be it. Seidio active is pretty food and covers most of the bezel
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NightHawkUndead said:
Questions go in Q&A. Just because the question was answered doesn't mean it belongs in a different section. When a normal question in Q&A gets answered it doesn't get moved to General. Use common sense. Read the rules. Not being smart ***, it's the truth. That's how forums work. Feel free to report, I encourage it. I report threads daily for being in the wrong place. It won't hurt my feelings, but it's in the correct place.
Also considering the thread WAS on track with people who actually like helping other people, there is no need to keep this going and if anyone else with something useful to share has anything to say they can have the opportunity to do so.
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I didn't say you posted it in the wrong forum, I simply stated that you might get better responses from people who constantly search for and talk about cases. And you're still being rude, so there's that. But whatever, as irritated as you made me I can smirk knowing that the screen crrack/karma fairy visited you.
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Let it go hommie. Move on. Sorry u got all butt hurt.